English Language Course (Basic Level)
Improve your English language skills through CLIL activities that target vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversational proficiency. Elevate your confidence in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Course highlights:
- excursions to Bruges and Brussels
- explore the local culture and heritage
- meet teachers from other countries
- school visits
Target: A2 or above
Description
During this exciting week in Belgium’s most beautiful city, Ghent,we’ll offer our participants an exciting week with a mix of cultural and pedagogical activities. Doing is learning: school visit(s), excursions to Bruges and Brussels and meeting opportunities.
Our trainers are also official teachers in the Belgian education system: they will share their experience, knowledge & tips, help you with questions and future projects.
Included in the Course Fee (440 euros/5 days, + 60 euros for an optional sixth day):
-Admission fees.
-Coffee, water, chocolate, and beer tasting.
-Transportation by train from Ghent to Bruges and Brussels.
Daily Timetable: Daily sessions, approximately 5 hours each.
Course schedule:
Day 1: Welcome, getting to know each other, flemish school system
Day 2: School visit (guided tour in English), English lesson
Day 3: Basic English grammar and conversation while visiting Bruges
Day 4: Basic English grammar and conversation
Day 5: Basic English grammar and conversation while visiting Brussels
Target:
A2 Speakers or above (At A2 level, you can understand sentences and everyday phrases. You talk about simple things, share info on familiar topics, and describe your background and what's around you.)
Learning objectives
Gain insights into innovations and systems in Belgian education.
Enhance competencies in creativity and culture.
Learn to leverage culture, art, and historical cities to improve lessons.
Deepen knowledge of Belgian and European culture, fostering intercultural skills.
Acquire skills for implementing hands-on learning in your classroom.
Methodology & assessment
Doing is learning!
Participants will actively take part in various activities, including workshops, excursions, museum visits, and school visits. Our expert trainers will share real-world examples, providing valuable learning experiences.
This course stands out by creating a dynamic and participatory learning environment, aligning with modern educational practices, and promoting collaboration between educators and local experts.
Certification details
Here’s how we ensure the recognition and validation of your accomplishments:
Certificate of Attendance: After successfully finishing your course, you’ll receive an acknowledgment of completion aligned with quality standards similar to Erasmus.
Europass Mobility Certificate: Upon request, we will approve your application of the Europass Mobility Certificate.
Smooth Administrative Process: Our team offers support and guidance at every stage of the project, from the grant application to the final documentation.
To enhance your accessibility, our courses are structured to enable you to request 7-8 days of individual support for your subsistence costs. This includes 5-6 days for the course and an additional 2 days for travel.
Live Email Support: Available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30 CET
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Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:440Euro
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalCompany staff
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Learning time:20-25 hours
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